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Samsung NX210 vs Sony S2000

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX210 and Sony S2000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NX210 was manufactured 2 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX210 matches up versus the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony S2000

 NX210 S2000 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung NX210

 S2000 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony S2000

 NX210 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX210 against the S2000.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and S2000.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX210 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX210 will produce greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX210 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
34
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony S2000
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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